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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.56, 1,347.51 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.56, 1,347.51 and 583.50 is: 805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.56 : 1,347.51 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.56/1,347.51 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.56x = 1,347.51 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.56x = 786,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,272.09/976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.14

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